Super Numerary Tooth- Is a bone graft necessary
Added: September 03, 2008 - 3:31 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, San Ramon, Ca, CA
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Case Summary
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Teeth: 21,22
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 8/2008
Case Description
I have a super numerary tooth located on my bottom right side, located on the inside of my jaw area next to my molars. It has erupted and is awkward so I've so I've decided to have it removed. Is it necessary to have a bone graft after the removal of the tooth? It was suggested but I didn't know if it was necessary.
Please advice.
Thank you much!
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Reply: Super Numerary Tooth- Is a bone graft necessary
added: September 03, 2008 - 3:57 PM
In many instances, a bone graft helps to prevent bone loss after an extraction. Bone will fill in on its own but not always in the most desirable way. If your dentist recommended a graft, it''''s a very simple procedure that could preserve the bone you have--and it''''s an easy procedure on you as a patient. Good luck with this. Sincerely,Josh Bernstein, DDShttp://www.allenwsmiles.com
Reply: Super Numerary Tooth- Is a bone graft necessary
added: September 04, 2008 - 6:41 AM
Hello San Ramon, CAAny time you have a tooth removed there is a risk of bone loss. A bone graft is to preserve bone. If the tooth removal will happen where a space is left, I recommend a bone graft in case an implant becomes an option now or later.If there will be no space for a tooth replacement (all the teeth are there in alignment), I usually let the patient''''s own bone fill in, but without photos or an xray it''''s hard to say for sure. I hope this helps. Paula Roemer DDS
Reply: Super Numerary Tooth- Is a bone graft necessary
added: September 04, 2008 - 9:06 AM
From my experience it depends on the case. Most of my patients don''''t need to. For a free evaluaiton contact our office.Dr.Hokmabadi510-654-5752
Reply: Super Numerary Tooth- Is a bone graft necessary
added: September 09, 2008 - 12:06 AM
It is a rather recent tendency to put a bone graft in after removing a tooth. I am not sure that the benefit is worthy of the cost, but I would have to look at the tooth and its location to make a better evaluation.Kent Davis925-519-8898
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